Is Torker still in business?
Is Torker still in business?
Torker is a brand of bicycles and unicycles currently owned by Seattle Bike Supply, headquartered in Kent, Washington….Torker.
| Industry | Unicycle Bicycle |
|---|---|
| Founded | California |
| Headquarters | Kent, Washington |
| Parent | Seattle (Accell) |
| Website | TorkerUSA.com |
Is Torker a good bike?
Review: Torker Graduate – Great Value for Someone Who Plans to Ride More than Just Casually. At first glance, the Torker Graduate is a nondescript, simple, even workaday bike. But its “ordinariness” is in fact one of its strengths.
What is a Torker bike?
Torker is a brand of bicycles and unicycles currently owned by Seattle Bike Supply, headquartered in Kent, Washington. The Torker name was created by Johnson Engineering in Fullerton, CA in 1977 for a BMX bike frame. The first Haro bikes where made by Torker.
Why are BMX seats tilted?
One of the major reasons why cyclists prefer to tilt the saddle upwards is to prevent sliding forward. When you tilt the saddle down, it helps to alleviate pressure around the groin. However, you may start sliding forward too much which might be very uncomfortable.
When was the first Torker BMX bike made?
Grip It! TSM (Takahashi Saddle MFG.) Yo! the “original” Torker was around, 1976 – 1984. Prior to Torker the company was run by John Johnson, Steve Johnson’s dad, called Texon founded in 1975. Steve’s younger brother Doug was racing BMX but wanted a better bike so his Dad created the first prototype that I’ve included a picture of.
What kind of tube does a Torker BMX use?
Had all mild steel and chromoly tube models. The headtube and bottom bracket were still mild steel. 1978 – 1982 Torker L.P., Low Profile for the smaller and expert racers with redefined geometry (18.5″ Top tube). Again had all mild steel and chromoly tube models.
What kind of bike does Doug Torker ride?
His Mom, Doris, was the bookkeeper and Doug ran the sister company MAX which started in 1980. 1976 – 1979 Torker MX (Big Bike), large Pro size frame with forward facing dropouts then in May 1978 changed to rear facing dropouts (20″ Top tube). Had all mild steel and chromoly tube models.
Why did Steve Torker change his name to Torker?
Steve’s younger brother Doug was racing BMX but wanted a better bike so his Dad created the first prototype that I’ve included a picture of. 1976 Steve changed the name to Johnson Engineering then again to Torker. His Mom, Doris, was the bookkeeper and Doug ran the sister company MAX which started in 1980.